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#396 of 529 Re: Run Flats [bodega] by redmx Mar 24, 2008 (5:57 am)
Replying to: bodega (Oct 24, 2007 4:40 pm) Be glad that you didn't get run flats. I test drove one at the dealer the day I bought my MX-5. They are VERY noisy and feels like you are riding on solid rubber tires. I had Goodyear runflats on my Vette. They came O.E. and I couldn't wait to get them off.
#397 of 529 Re: press request [white_miata06] by robger99 Apr 10, 2008 (9:06 am)
Replying to: white_miata06 (Feb 25, 2008 12:22 pm) I know what you mean about the car feeling like it is going faster than it is.I have a speed 6 that really flies and im constantly exceeding the speed limit-I just bought an 08 touring with 6 speed and i find myself going slightly under the speed limit quite a bit of the time. This could be a good thing if it avoids some tickets. The car is a blast so far-had the top down a few times and it is really fun to drive.Enjoy your car!
#398 of 529 winter tires by robger99 Apr 11, 2008 (4:42 am)
Just got an 08 touring with 17" run flats. Have a buddy at work who will sell me a set of four 16" winter tires on rims for $100.00- only used one season on his bmw. Im assuming these should fit because the base tires are 16" right? Any input appreciated. Replies to this message: bdkinnh (Apr 11, 2008 5:51 am) white_miata06 (Apr 11, 2008 8:54 am) ateixeira (Apr 11, 2008 8:58 am)
#400 of 529 Re: winter tires [robger99] by bdkinnh Apr 11, 2008 (5:51 am)
Replying to: robger99 (Apr 11, 2008 4:42 am) Maybe, maybe not. I'm not familiar with the MX-5, but I know that BMW's are what is known as 'hub centric'. Miata & hub centric. You may need a hub ring.   Even if they do match, you would also need to make sure the bolt pattern is the same. If you're going up a size then the brake clearance shouldn't be a problem, but you should check it to make sure. Replies to this message: white_miata06 (Apr 11, 2008 8:54 am)
#401 of 529 Re: winter tires [bdkinnh] by white_miata06 Apr 11, 2008 (8:54 am)
Replying to: bdkinnh (Apr 11, 2008 5:51 am) I would also check the offset of the bmw wheel vs the offset required for the miata to clear the brake calipers.
#402 of 529 Re: winter tires [robger99] by ateixeira Apr 11, 2008 (8:58 am)
Replying to: robger99 (Apr 11, 2008 4:42 am) My guess is no, probably not.   My '93 Miata has a 4x100mm, not sure about the newer ones, but I doubt it matches BMW's bolt pattern.
#403 of 529 Tire Rotation by fivestar2 Apr 25, 2008 (12:52 pm)
I am thinking of buying a 2008 Miata. On my current vehicle, not a Miata, I rotate my tires (front to back) every 5000 miles for optimal tire wear. I noticed that on the new mx-5 the rear tires are slightly wider. Can I rotate the tires on this car? What do others do? Thanks for your input.
#404 of 529 Delivery of '08 PRHT! by milkey Apr 27, 2008 (9:10 pm)
Just took delivery 4/26 of our '08 MX-5, drove it 500+ miles from the dealer in MN to our home in ND, and we couldn't be happier! (Nothing like taking care of that 600 mile break-in period in short order!) We waited a little over 5 months from our order date last November... just in time for summer fun! Here's how the deal breaks down- Copper Red Mica GT, 6-speed manual PRHT, only options wheel locks and splash guards. Dealer Invoice: $25,778. Sticker: $27,645. Dealer knocked $1500 off sticker, plus they honored a $500 Mazda rebate certificate we had gotten in the mail several weeks ago. Bottom line: $25,645. We're very grateful to Walser Mazda in Burnsville, MN for a pleasant buying experience and what we think is a heckuva deal. I'd recommend them to anybody out there looking to buy a PRHT. They are the largest Mazda dealer in Minnesota and usually have several in stock. After my first 36 hours with the car, a couple of things immediately come to mind. 1).All the comments I've read about the door cupholders intruding into the driver's knee: Hogwash! Not even CLOSE! I seriously have no idea what those people are talking about. My cupholders -and my knees- are just fine, thank you! 2).All the comments I've read about the car needing taller gears: Absolutely true! I agree 100%! I was running at 3100 rpm at 62 mph, 3500 at 70, and 3800 at 80. I understand it's a roadster and low-end torque is desirable, but I'd sure like to see those rpm's drop to 25-2800 at 75mph or so. 3).All those comments about how driving this car is impossible without a smile on one's face: 100% absolutely TRUE! The sound at idle and the exhaust note alone are worth the price of admission. And I haven't even squeaked the tires yet (the first time the wife's not in the car with me I'm boilin' the skins! - hey, it's HER car and I don't want her to take the keys away ) Replies to this message: white_miata06 (Apr 27, 2008 9:42 pm) wilzap (Apr 29, 2008 6:00 am) milkey (Apr 30, 2008 7:38 pm) wilzap (May 01, 2008 8:39 pm) and 6 more...
#405 of 529 Re: Delivery of '08 PRHT! [milkey] by white_miata06 Apr 27, 2008 (9:42 pm)
Replying to: milkey (Apr 27, 2008 9:10 pm) you will need to disable the DSC to squeak the tires. Enjoy your new car.

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